£5,000 Donation for Melton Mowbray Foodbank

Storehouse foodbank in Melton Mowbray has received a £5,000 donation from The Barratt Redrow Foundation to support its vital work providing food, clothes and essentials to those in need.

Manchester Boxer Wins Award for Brain Charity

Brandon Jones from Sale raised over £1,300 for The Brain Charity through white-collar boxing after his brother suffered permanent brain damage, earning him the 'Most Inspiring Participant' award.

Birmingham's 23 At-Risk Historic Buildings

Historic England lists 23 landmark buildings in Birmingham as at risk due to neglect, decay, or development threats, highlighting their architectural and community significance.

Heritage Risk in Walsall Leather Museum Move

A Walsall councillor warns that moving the Leather Museum without a Heritage Impact Assessment is reckless and could jeopardise its future funding and accreditation status.

Mercedes Hit-and-Run Driver Hunted in Redditch

Police in Redditch are searching for the driver of a black Mercedes Benz G Wagon involved in a hit-and-run collision with an e-biker on Birchfield Road, leaving the rider with substantial injuries.

£430 UC Boost for 4.2M from April 2026

Around 4.2 million Universal Credit claimants will receive a £430 monthly increase from April 2026, though new recipients face reduced payments under Labour's rule changes.

Man Jailed in Landmark Online Safety Case

Shabaz Khokar sentenced to over two years for threatening a Staffordshire teenager with rape and encouraging self-harm in first conviction under new Online Safety Act provisions.

Strictly Air Ambulance Returns to Brentwood

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance's Strictly Air Ambulance fundraiser returns to the Brentwood Centre on March 14, 2026, with tickets selling fast for the TV and film-themed dance spectacular.

Reading Leads 2026 Hobby Trends in UK Survey

A new survey reveals reading is the top hobby trend for 2026, with traditional activities like knitting and board games returning to popularity. Train travel emerges as a key enabler for creative pursuits.

Page 165 of 321
Pickt mobile sticky banner — logo, tagline and CTA button